Goodwill Wooden Bin Makeover With Old Sign Stencils Hydrangea Stencil

October 26, 2021

Photo of an old wooden drawer bin from the thrift shop.

I found this bin/drawer at a Twin Cities' Goodwill. I am not sure if it was originally part of a desk or hutch or what!

I removed the hardware pull, and gave it a good cleaning.

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Photo of an old wooden bin being painted black.

Next, I brushed on a couple of coats of Dixie Belle Chalk Finish Paint in Caviar.

I also distressed the painted edges with 220 grit sandpaper.

Who loves hydrangeas? I do!

I think this new Hydrangea Stencil from Old Sign Stencils is perfect for my bin.

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*Old Sign Stencils provided me with complimentary samples. All opinions about these fabulous stencils are my own.

Photo of a hydrangea stencil being pounced on a wood bin side.

When I use stencils to decorate thrift shop finds, I normally have to use just parts of the stencil, or rearrange the stencil to fit on my item.

I decided to stencil the jar and bouquet of hydrangeas on the sides of the bin. I chose Dixie Belle Chalk Finish Paint in Drop Cloth for the blossoms, Kudzu green for the stems and leaves, and Putty for the jar.

Photo of a black painted wood bin/drawer with stenciled hydrangeas.

I managed to fit the script areas of the stencil on the front panel.

I later decided to add a few hydrangea petals to the front panel as well.

Photo of a bin/drawer stenciled with a jar of hydrangeas.

I did a very light sanding over the stenciling and sides of the bin, before waxing.

Photo of a jar of hydrangeas stenciled on a wooden drawer/bin.

Here is the side panel after waxing with Big Mama's Butta in Flannel. I didn't paint the inside of the bin, but waxed it too. Wax brings out the paint colors!